Speed Networking Fundraiser

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BNOW together with mobyelite are organising a Speed Networking fundraiser tomorrow. CHeck out http://www.mobyelite.com/Networking/ for more info or email [email protected] to register. Event will be held at the Hu’u (restaurant section). See below for more details.

Who

· Business professionals/extroverts who want to meet new people.

What

· Expand network and contacts

· Meet 12-20 potential business contacts for about 5 min. Exchange ideas, brainstorm, give and get advice.

Why

· A fundraiser for Soi Dog Rescue www.soidogrescue.org

When

· Event Date: 30-March-06

Where:

Venue: Hu’u (restaurant section)

1st and 2nd fl, The Ascott 187 S. Sathorn Rd.

Yannawa Bangkok 10120

T: 02 676 6676

F: 02 676 6671

How

· THB700 entry fee per each participant and collected at the door. This includes canapés, sponsored drinks, lucky draw prizes and making lots of contacts.

Why Speed Networking?

Traditional networking events can sometimes be very unproductive. Many people tend to gravitate towards those they may already know, never getting the opportunity to meet others who could be great business contacts. In this structured environment you will interact with many individuals that you may have never otherwise had the chance to network with. Even if someone you meet does not directly relate to your business, you may know someone who would be a great contact for them, or vice versa. Since each face to face speed networking session lasts only several minutes, you will not get stuck in an unwanted long conversation trying to figure out how to end a conversation.

How the events work:

Individuals attending the events will come from various lines of business. You will have 12-20 face to face networking sessions during the event, each one lasting about 4 minutes. During each session, each person will share information about themselves, looking for synergies, offering contacts, providing ideas, and exchanging business cards. Do you know someone that this person should talk to? Do they know someone that would be a great business contact for you?

The organizer will signal the end of the round and half of the attendees will rotate to the next. The process continues until you have had 12-20 networking sessions. Following the event, each participant will be provided with a list of event attendees and contact information. This will also give you the opportunity to reach out to someone you may not have had the chance to meet at the event.

What you need to for the event:

Business cards.

Know your business, and know it well

Be able to describe what you do in a few clear sentences

Know what you want and need from networking

Understand how networking works; it's a relationship that you build over time.

Act as an ambassador of goodwill whenever you attend an event or meeting. Circulate.

Meet everyone you possibly can, and involve yourself in conversation.

Think Give, not Get.

Listen actively to other people.

Follow up with contacts promptly by telephone or letter.

Stay in touch.